[She wasn't that far off, actually. Her demeanor hadn't changed at all. So far so good.]

There was something I'd been meaning to tell you for a while, and after you left, it just made me realize I'd missed my chance. Now that you're back though, I feel like if I don't tell you now, I might miss the chance again, and if that happened I'd kick my own ass for being so stupid--

[He was rambling. Focus, Jolt. Focus.]

Er, sorry. See, the thing is, I... uh...

[No, don't get cold feet now...!]